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Inspection: 107634461 - M.L. Smith, Jr., Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 107634461
Report ID: 0625700
Date Opened: 05/09/1994

Site Address:
M.L. Smith, Jr., Inc.
2330 Farmerville Hwy.
Ruston, LA 71270

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1741

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/09/1994

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/09/1994

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 361128952

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170082119
Event: 05/04/1994
Three employees injured when struck by tank

Employees #1, #2, and #3 were using air under pressure to check a non-rated water storage tank for leaks. The water-filled horizontal tank exploded when 120 psi of air pressure was applied. The largest part of the tank struck all three employees, knocking them into a nearby structure. Employee #1 suffered a deep cut to one arm and was badly bruised. Employees #1 and #2 suffered multiple fractures, but are expected to survive. All three were hospitalized.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, WATER TANK, CONTUSION

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 107634461 Hospitalized injury Cut/Laceration Occupation not reported
2 107634461 Hospitalized injury Fracture Occupation not reported
3 107634461 Hospitalized injury Fracture Occupation not reported
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